The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Région Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijke Gewest;
Location of affected unit(s)
Anderlecht
Sector
Manufacturing Manufacture For Transport Equipment Manufacture Of Motor Vehicles, Trailers And Semi-Trailers 29.3 - Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles
120 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
23 November 2006
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
Faurecia Anderlecht is an enterprise specialised in the manufacture of accessories for motor vehicles. Its only client was the VW plant in Forest. Due to the reduced production at the VW site, Faurecia Anderlecht will close its operations with the loss of 120 jobs. Amongst these workers, only 6 will receive early retirement. Others will receive financial compensation.
Sources
4 January 2007: La Libre Belgique
23 November 2006: La Libre Belgique
10 January 2007: L'Echo
Citation
Eurofound (2006), Faurecia, Closure in Belgium, factsheet number 64694, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/64694.
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